AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Coverage in Horseheads

As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T

today announced the activation of a new 3G mobile broadband cell site in Horseheads extending access for advanced mobile services and feature-rich audio and video content to customers near the Arnot Mall and at the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. The new site also expands the wireless signal along the Southern Tier Expressway between Horseheads and Big Flats. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications. The new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing effort to extend its mobile broadband wireless network – the fastest in the nation, according to expert, independent testing. AT&T has continued to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. "Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or keeping your business mobile with a smartphone, netbook or other on-the-go devices," said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager, AT&T upstate New York. "With this expansion, more of our customers, both business and consumer, can enjoy the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications." "Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and business customers who need to stay connected is our ultimate objective," said Hal Lenox, president, AT&T New York. "Our ongoing investments in this critical part of the state will help us ensure that our customers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth." The new cell site is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance wireless coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. Future plans include another upgrade to HSPA+ technology at the end of this year followed by the initial deployment next year of LTE, the next-generation of wireless technology. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.